Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Indonesia Ready to Deploy Peacekeepers for Gaza Health and Construction
Indonesia is getting ready to send soldiers to help in Gaza, but only to do jobs like taking care of people who are sick and helping to rebuild things.
They have trained up to 20,000 soldiers for these specific tasks.
Indonesia has also said that they need permission from the United Nations before their soldiers can go.
While the United States is discussing a plan for a group of countries to help keep peace in Gaza, Indonesia is waiting for more information about what their soldiers will do and when they might go.
Indonesia has previously spoken out against the violence in Gaza and sent aid.
However, they do not have official ties with Israel.
Indonesia has trained up to 20,000 troops for potential peacekeeping roles in Gaza, focusing on health and construction.
The deployment timing and specific mandate for Indonesian troops are awaiting further decisions and a UN Security Council mandate.
The United States has discussed plans for a multinational stabilization force in Gaza with several countries, including Indonesia.
A draft US proposal for such a force authorizes extensive measures for demilitarization and security.
Indonesia advocates for a two-state solution and has previously condemned Israeli actions in Gaza, while stressing the need for Israel's security.
- Who
- Indonesia's Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin
- What
- Stated Indonesia has trained up to 20,000 troops for health and construction tasks in a planned Gaza peacekeeping operation, awaiting further decisions on deployment and mandate.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Jakarta
- Why
- To contribute to peace efforts in Gaza as part of a potential multinational stabilization force, pending UN mandate and presidential decision.
Indonesia's Stance
Context of International Discussions
Mandate and Role of Peacekeepers
Indonesia's Stance
Indonesia's Defence Minister stated that any deployed troops would focus on health and construction tasks, with a maximum of 20,000 prepared. The deployment timing and specific mandate are pending further decisions.
Context of International Discussions
A draft proposal by Washington suggests a multinational force authorized to "use all necessary measures" to demilitarize Gaza, secure borders, protect civilians and aid delivery, and support a new Palestinian police force.
Conditions for Deployment
Indonesia's Stance
Indonesia has indicated a requirement for a UN Security Council mandate for participation, and President Prabowo previously stated readiness to deploy troops if there was a UN resolution.
Context of International Discussions
The establishment of an international presence in Gaza faces uncertainty, with discussions including countries like Azerbaijan, Egypt, and Qatar, but no definitive timeline or agreement on mandates is set.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Prepared Troops
- Up to 20,000
- Primary Task Focus
- Health and construction
- Deployment Condition
- Pending further decisions and UN Security Council mandate
- Diplomatic Relations
- None with Israel
- Stance on Gaza Conflict
- Advocates for a two-state solution, condemned Israeli violence, sent humanitarian aid